Cheesy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe
This Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole is a rich, comforting recipe made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and gooey cheese. It's the ultimate one-pan dinner that's easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. A family favorite filled with flavor!
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, rice, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- If using, fold in the frozen peas and carrots for added veggies.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with paprika or dried parsley before baking.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving shortcut.
- Add a crispy topping by sprinkling crushed crackers or breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg